Incumbent faces political newcomer for Oregon State Senate’s District 17 seat
The Oregon State Senate consists of 30 elected members who serve four-year terms, working out of the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. State senators represent specific districts in the Legislature, overseeing state laws, budgets and agencies. For example, in the most recent legislative session, senators chose to slash eviction prevention funding and agencies. Half…
Metro Council president and district seats up for election
The Metro Council president leads a seven-member nonpartisan council governing the Portland region across 24 cities in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. The president presides over council meetings, directs long-term planning for transportation, affordable housing and urban development. They also manage regional assets including the Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center and Metro parks. The…
Incumbent faces former investigator for Oregon BOLI Commissioner seat
The Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries is a nonpartisan, statewide elected position serving four-year terms, a structure unique to Oregon among U.S. states. The Commissioner leads statewide efforts to protect workers’ rights by investigating complaints and enforcing laws related to wages, hours and conditions for employment. The commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and…
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Oregon gubernatorial candidates on housing and homelessness
The Oregon Governor is a statewide elected position serving a four-year term. As Oregon’s chief executive, the governor is responsible for executing laws, leading and coordinating the executive branch, proposing a biennial budget to the state Legislature, and recommending programs for each legislative session. The governor reviews all bills passed by the Legislature, may call…
